We are on the verge of a new era in drug policy in this country — one in which science, health, and human rights guide our choices instead of stigma and oppressive ideology.
The year ahead could make or break some of our biggest campaigns — our fights for decriminalization, for overdose prevention centers, for mental health and housing resources, and more.
In the face of a nationwide overdose crisis, our opponents want to blame the progress we’ve made for what is really the result of decades of discrimination, injustice, and stigma.